The park is divided in two by the Serpentine lake.The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been separate since 1728.
Hyde Park is 142 hectares and Kensington Gardens is 111 hectares, giving an overall area of 253 hectares (625 acres). Although, during daylight, the two parks merge seamlessly into each other, Kensington Gardens closes at dusk but Hyde Park remains open throughout the year from 5 am until midnight.
A Speakers' Corner is an area where public speaking is allowed. The original and most noted is in the north-east corner of Hyde park The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations, protests, concerts and other events.
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The park is divided in two by the Serpentine lake.The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been separate since 1728.
Hyde Park is 142 hectares and Kensington Gardens is 111 hectares, giving an overall area of 253 hectares (625 acres). Although, during daylight, the two parks merge seamlessly into each other, Kensington Gardens closes at dusk but Hyde Park remains open throughout the year from 5 am until midnight.
A Speakers' Corner is an area where public speaking is allowed. The original and most noted is in the north-east corner of Hyde park The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations, protests, concerts and other events.